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20 Best Colleges For Psychology

By College Raptor StaffPublished on May 23, 2025

Choosing the right college for psychology can shape your entire academic and career journey. The United States is home to many highly ranked psychology programs that offer top-tier faculty, hands-on research opportunities, and vibrant campus communities. When exploring the best colleges for psychology, it’s important that you keep your academic and career goals top of …

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Nurse Practitioner School 101: How to Get Your NP and Top Schools

By Hilary CairnsPublished on April 10, 2025

Nurse practitioners, or NPs, have similar responsibilities compared to doctors and more than registered nurses (RNs). However, while it takes 10 to 12 years to become a doctor, it only takes six to eight years to become an NP. If you’re thinking about pursuing this career field, here’s everything you need to know about nurse …

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What To Know About Receiving an Early Childhood Education Degree

By College Raptor StaffPublished on March 28, 2025

Key Takeaways Early childhood educators focus on the emotional, cognitive, and social development of children under the age of eight. Early childhood educators often work as preschool teachers, kindergarten teachers, university professors, curriculum developers, or in administrative roles. To earn a degree in early childhood education, you’ll need to attend a two-year or four-year college. …

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Types of Trade Schools For A Career-Focused Education

By College Raptor StaffPublished on March 28, 2025

Trade schools offer students a practical, career-focused alternative to a traditional college education. They provide specialized, hands-on training in specific fields, allowing students to gain the skills and certifications they need to enter the workforce quickly. There are several types of trade schools, each leading to a specific career path. To make it easier for …

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Your Guide to Pursuing a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Program

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 28, 2025

Key Takeaways A Master of Fine Arts (MFA) program is for graduate students who want to pursue a career in an artistic field. MFA majors include visual arts, creative writing, performing arts, design, and media arts. To get into an MFA program, you’ll need to have a bachelor’s degree and submit a portfolio of your …

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Aviation Mechanic School: Essential Skills, Job Projections and More

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 10, 2025

Key Takeaways Aviation mechanics work in hangars, repair stations, or airports, inspecting and repairing planes so that they are reliable and safe for takeoff. To become an aviation mechanic, you’ll need to attend an FAA-accredited aviation mechanic school and get certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The average salary for an aviation mechanic in …

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What Education Is Required To Be a Zoologist?

By Hilary CairnsPublished on January 13, 2025

If you love animals and want a career working with them, you might want to consider becoming a zoologist! You can often become a zoologist or wildlife biologist with a bachelor’s degree, but if you want higher paying and more prestigious jobs, you can always pursue a master’s or doctorate. Here’s a look at what …

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Your Path To Becoming a Police Detective

By College Raptor StaffPublished on January 10, 2025

The qualifications to become a detective vary from one state to another. Most states require candidates to have a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, law enforcement, or a related field. In some states, such as Maine, you need a minimum of a high school diploma to become a police detective. Even in states where it’s …

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10 Best Veterinary Schools and Your Path to Becoming a Vet

By Hilary CairnsPublished on January 10, 2025

Becoming a veterinarian is no easy feat! It requires eight to 10 years of study after you graduate high school and all 30+ veterinary schools in the United States are highly competitive. You’ll need to be prepared if you dream of becoming a vet and applying to one of these best veterinary schools in the …

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A Guide to What Computer Engineers Do

By Hilary CairnsPublished on January 10, 2025

Computer engineers work with computer hardware, software, artificial intelligence (AI), networks, and more. They often have degrees in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, or Computer Science, depending on the college they attended. Here’s a rundown of what college engineers do, how you can become one, and some top schools you …